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A competition where the fastest wins
“Eleven two-person teams, bound by friendship, love or family, will compete in an amazing race around the world.”
A situation in which individuals or groups compete to be first to achieve a particular objective
“Biotechnology investments are soaring worldwide, fuelling the race for patents.”
One's ethnic group or origin
“The school currently has differing entry requirements based on race.”
A group of people descended from a common ancestor
“The race of Solomon by the queen of Sheba continues to reign over the Abyssinians.”
A group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, etc.
“We are trying to find out why the British as a race find it amazingly funny to take their clothes off.”
A group or set of people or things with a common feature or features
“This sedentary behavior is apparently turning our kids into a race of slothful couch potatoes.”
A strong or rapid current flowing through a narrow channel in the sea or a river
“The sea was grey and the tide race choppy, but it was beautiful, in a wild way.”
The act of running, especially at a steady and moderate pace
Great haste in movement or progress
A consanguineous or family relationship through parentage or descent
A group of people with a strong common interest
A social class, especially one that is hereditary
A challenging and enduring long-distance cycling event or race
A flow of water over the edge of a cliff
The path, route or direction followed by a person or vehicle
One's descendants or offspring
An act of pursuing someone or something
A small stream
A narrow, sheltered waterway, especially an inlet in a shoreline or channel in a marsh
To move or progress swiftly or at full speed
“The cat would race out of the living room for no apparent reason.”
To engage in a contest, usually one based on speed
“This weekend, the sport's top riders will race to the wire in search of title glory.”
To compete against another or others to see who is fastest
“So, let me explain this further with the familiar story of the rabbit and tortoise that race each other.”
(of a heart or pulse) To beat faster than usual because of fear or excitement
“Her heart began to race uncontrollably as Justin Bieber's limousine drew closer.”
(race ahead) To increase in level, intensity or degree
“However, gold share prices have so far failed to race ahead despite last week's surge in bullion.”
To travel, usually with some measurable distance
To ride (a horse) in a race or event
To increase in speed or power, especially of a motor or engine
To be in motion by moving one's feet in a slow and alternative manner
To engage in a physical encounter, either competitive or non-competitive
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